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The University of Bridgeport is a private institution. Founded as a junior college in 1927, it became a four-year institution in 1947. Its 86-acre campus is located on the former estate of P.T. Barnum in Bridgeport, 60 miles from New York City.

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Private
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Coed
1,637
Undergraduates
497
Men - 30.3%
1,141
Women - 69.7%
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Entrance Difficulty
Not reported
Overall Admission Rate
Not reported
Early Action Offered
Yes
Early Decision Offered
Yes
Regular Admission Deadline
Rolling
Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
Average GPA
3.04
SAT Math
470 average
475-570 range of middle 50%
SAT EBRW
485 average
460-590 range of middle 50%
ACT Composite
20 average
18-24 range of middle 50%
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Cost of Attendance
$61,748
Tuition and Fees
$35,760
Room and Board
$16,350
Average Percent of Need Met
60%
Average Freshman Award
$30,815
Average Indebtedness of 2024 Graduates
$21,200
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Academic Calendar System
Semester
General Education/Core Curriculum
Required for most or all students
Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates
Not reported
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Bridgeport Population
143,525
Nearest Metropolitan Area
New York City
Freshman Housing Guarantee
College offers housing to students
Students in College Housing
37% of all students
Sororities
2% of women participate
Fraternities
1% of men participate
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Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
American Indian/Alaskan Native
0.7%
Asian
3.9%
Black/African-American
35.9%
Hispanic/Latino
30.9%
Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
1.2%
White
24.5%
Unknown
2.8%
International Students
4.3% from 48 countries
First-Year Students Returning
71.0%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
Not reported
Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months
Not reported
Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly
Not reported
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